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THE INSTITUTE HYMNAL

The Institute Hymnal

EDITED BY

CHARLES TAYLOR IVES

ORGANIST AND CHOIR-MASTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MONTCLAIR, N.J.

AND

RAYMOND HUNTINGTON WOODMAN

ORGANIST AND CHOIR-MASTER FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BROOKLYN, N. Y., AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR

PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

Editors of "The Hymnal for Schools"

NEW YORK

Copyright, 1899,

BY FORDS, HOWARD, AND HULBERT

Copyright, 1901,

BY NOVELLO, EWER & Co.

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Prefatory Note

HE publishers of "The Institute Hymnal" ask words of introduction from one who is little versed in musical lore. However, I have had exceptional opportunity for observing the influence of sacred song upon the spirit of a school.

I believe with strongest conviction that schools should use effective means for training students to respect themselves in humility, and to reverence the Almighty. Year after year, I have observed the calm, the gentleness, the noble impulse, the reverence, which, like a heavenly inspiration, come upon a large assemblage of students, when, by the help of inspiring music, their voices interpret the thought of a noble hymn. No other influence can be made equally potent in cherishing serenity, earnestness, and reverence.

The first form of this hymnal, entitled "The Hymnal for Schools," deserves the high praise it has received. It is admirably adapted to its purpose. "The Institute Hymnal" is an outgrowth of the "Hymnal for Schools." Changes made by the editors in adapting that choice collection to the use of older students, will be appreciated by those who do not need an extended list of hymns for little children. Hymns full of the spirit of worship have been added, and many tunes - treasures new and old not found in the earlier collection will make "The

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